Best Gesture Typing App

10+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
8 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right gesture typing app can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 10+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Gesture Typing App (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Khmer Keyboard: iBoardKhmer Keyboard: iBoardFree4.4★ (147)NoYesAug 2026
2EFKey – Swipe KeyboardEFKey – Swipe KeyboardFree3.7★ (3)NoNoAug 2026
3FlipKey Keyboard -Flip to SnapFlipKey Keyboard -Flip to SnapFreeNoYesMay 2026
4WurstfingerWurstfingerFree4.8★ (5)NoNoAug 2026
5PoucesPouces$1.994.6★ (9)NoNoAug 2026
6Power Key - Letters,Symbols,EmojiPower Key - Letters,Symbols,EmojiFree1.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
7Jest ChatJest ChatFree was $1.995.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
8SwipeSpeakSwipeSpeakFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Gesture Typing App

Khmer Keyboard: iBoard#1

Khmer Keyboard: iBoard by Phanith Ny

Smart Typing & Prediction
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4(147 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides an intuitive QWERTY keyboard layout for effortless Khmer language typing on iOS devices. It features smart prediction, autocorrect, gesture typing, and customizable themes to enhance speed and personalization.

EFKey – Swipe Keyboard#2

EFKey – Swipe Keyboard by Peter Feranc

Fast & private, with gestures
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.7(3 ratings)
Free
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This keyboard app offers a native iOS experience with advanced gesture controls for faster typing. It features a familiar layout, offline prediction, and robust privacy measures, ensuring your data stays on your device.

FlipKey Keyboard -Flip to Snap#3

FlipKey Keyboard -Flip to Snap by Rascal Gaming

Snap Faster & Type Smarter
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This keyboard app introduces gesture-based typing for faster messaging. It offers unique phone-flipping actions to send messages, navigate text, and switch between keyboard layouts. Customize themes and enjoy word predictions in numerous languages.

More Gesture Typing App apps to explore

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Wurstfinger
Wurstfinger
Wurstfinger
The Keyboard for Fat Fingers
Free

This keyboard app features large, well-spaced keys and intuitive swipe gestures designed for easier typing. It prioritizes user privacy with local processing and no data collection, offering a unique alternative to standard QWERTY layouts.

Large 3x3 key gridSwipe gestures for additional charactersSupports 14 languages
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free
5
Pouces
Pouces
Pouces
by Charles Clement
$1.99

This input method uses taps and swipes for rapid text entry, with six regions designed for touchscreens. It allows users to type without looking at the keyboard, focusing on the text being written. Features include auto-correction, predictive typing, and quick access to numbers and capital letters.

Taps and swipes inputEyes-free typingAuto-correction
🔧 Utilities
(9)
paid
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Power Key - Letters,Symbols,Emoji
Power Key - Letters,Symbols,Emoji
Power Key - Letters,Symbols,Emoji
by Himanshu Minocha
Free

Enhance your typing experience with a custom keyboard offering a wide array of mathematical symbols and unique emojis. Its distinctive blue design provides a fresh look for your device.

Mathematical symbolsUnique emojisCustomizable keyboard design
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
7
Jest Chat
Jest Chat
Jest Chat
express yourself
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF

This app enhances text conversations with animated gestures and dynamic word styling. Express emotions and tone of voice through real-time visual cues, making your messages more engaging and expressive.

Animate words with gesturesModulate tone of voiceStyle words with color, font, and size
🌐 Social Networking
(1)
free
8
SwipeSpeak
SwipeSpeak
SwipeSpeak
Communicate using gestures!
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
9
Animacy Font
Animacy Font
Animacy Font
Dancing Typography
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
10
Big Thumb Keyboard
Big Thumb Keyboard
Big Thumb Keyboard
Total type with just one thumb
$2.99

This keyboard app uses a unique gesture-based system to allow typing with a single thumb. It offers features like an 8-way swipe system, consistent button size, one-handed mode, phonetic logic, and advanced autocorrect.

8-Way Swipe SystemConsistent Button SizeTrue One-Handed Typing
🔧 Utilities
(1)
paid

FAQ about Gesture Typing App

What is the best gesture typing app for iPhone?
Khmer Keyboard: iBoard tops our gesture typing app ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 147 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 8 of the top gesture typing app we rank are free to download, including Khmer Keyboard: iBoard and EFKey – Swipe Keyboard.
Khmer Keyboard: iBoard has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 10+ gesture typing app on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
iBoard's QWERTY layout is designed to be intuitive for Khmer language typing, allowing users to navigate and input characters effortlessly on their touchscreen. This familiar layout enhances typing speed and accuracy for Khmer speakers.
The smart prediction feature in iBoard enhances typing speed with intelligent word suggestions and autocorrect capabilities. It continuously learns your slang, nicknames, and phrases to provide more relevant and personalized text predictions.